This bill proposes a new rebate system for solid waste management in Minnesota, specifically targeting materials that are removed from the waste stream for recycling, composting, or reuse. It introduces a new section, [297H.075] REBATE FOR RECYCLED AND REUSED MATERIALS, which outlines definitions for terms such as "compostable materials," "recyclable materials," and "resource recovery facility." The bill mandates that operators of these facilities report specific data regarding the tons of materials recycled or reused, as well as those processed in waste-to-energy facilities. Based on this data, the commissioner of revenue will calculate and distribute rebates to these operators, with the rebate amount determined by the type and quantity of materials reported. Additionally, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 297H.13, subdivision 2, to allocate funds for these rebates. It specifies that the necessary amount for the rebates will be appropriated to the commissioner of revenue from the revenues collected under the solid waste management tax. The bill also establishes that three percent of the remaining amounts will be deposited into the resource management account in the environmental fund, which will be used for distribution to counties for environmental initiatives. The effective date for these provisions is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 297H.13